Anger over illegal dumping
Anger over illegal dumping
Despite 700 reports of illegal rubbish dumping in the past year, the Dunedin City Council has not launched a single prosecution.
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'Looks good, doesn't it?': George St critic won over
'Looks good, doesn't it?': George St critic won over
The George St makeover has won praise from one of its harshest critics ahead of the official unveiling of the first stage today.
Residents asked for ideas about South D
Residents asked for ideas about South D
Residents in one low-lying suburb of Dunedin have been urged to "Dream South D" after a new project steering group asked what people want in their community.
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Councillor reunited with beloved bus
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Councillor reunited with beloved bus
Mandy Mayhem has been missing the bus for the past 15 years.
Dunedin councillor reunited with old bus
Dunedin councillor reunited with old bus
Mandy Mayhem has been missing the bus for the past 15 years.
‘Incognito’ art show and sale
‘Incognito’ art show and sale
Brian Daniels hangs a painting by a mystery artist in the Community Gallery for an "incognito" exhibition and sale raising funds for a new aviary at Orokonui Ecosanctuary and other charity projects.
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Lure of cheap fares too good to resist
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Lure of cheap fares too good to resist
For an Australian cruise ship passenger the equation was simple.
DCC to sign updated agreement with mana whenua
DCC to sign updated agreement with mana whenua
The Dunedin City Council will usher in "new era of partnership" with mana whenua after voting to sign an updated agreement.
Almost ‘business as usual’ feel to NCEA exams
Almost ‘business as usual’ feel to NCEA exams
Secondary school pupils around the country will be sitting exams free from Covid-19 restrictions for the first time in three years.
Array of rubbish amassed in bush clean-up
Array of rubbish amassed in bush clean-up
Cassette tapes, a whole mattress and a kettle were among the fascinating items found by team members, who spent their Saturday cleaning up the bush around Logan Park High School.
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50th anniversary Taieri Tour proves popular
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50th anniversary Taieri Tour proves popular
Vintage Vehicles dazzled Dunedin car enthusiasts when they took to the roads on Saturday in a showcase celebrating the 50th Taieri Tour.
Festival a sunny success
Festival a sunny success
Shaking it for the crowd, frontman Chris Prendergast (better known as Shakes) leads Shakes and the Troublemakers in a energised surf rock performance...
Teaching respect for Papatuanuku
Teaching respect for Papatuanuku
Making a song and dance to save the planet, waste warrior, educator and musician Waste Free Wanda (Anna van Riel), was at Dunedin City Libraries on Saturday to teach Otepoti youth to respect and...
Footwear flung in support of mental health
Footwear flung in support of mental health
Dunedin residents turned up to Tonga Park yesterday to toss a gumboot for charity, hoping to raise money to support those struggling with mental health.
Ramping up the fun for Dunedin skating enthusiasts
Ramping up the fun for Dunedin skating enthusiasts
An upgrade to a Dunedin skate park means the sport will become more accessible to beginners, students say.
Majestic departure
Majestic departure
Setting off under blue skies, the Majestic Princess cruise ship looms behind the houses of Port Chalmers as seen from Roseneath as it departs Dunedin yesterday.
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Fetching idea: stick library goes down a treat
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Fetching idea: stick library goes down a treat
A Dunedin stick enthusiast has been smelling all sorts of potential friends outside his Roslyn home after his owners installed a canine-friendly addition to their lilliput library.
Robertson elected to chairwoman’s role
Robertson elected to chairwoman’s role
The new chairwoman of Otago Regional Council says it is time for the organisation to deliver.
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Election of ORC deputy irks Laws
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Election of ORC deputy irks Laws
The new chairwoman of Otago Regional Council says it is time for the organisation to deliver.
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Noone 'not best person' for chairman role
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Noone 'not best person' for chairman role
The Otago Regional Council is set to get a new chair today after Andrew Noone said he was no longer the best person for the job.